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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - September 7, 1971 - CCAZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 1971 7:30 p.m. The City Council of the City of Azusa met in regular session at the above time and place. Mayor Solem called the meeting to order and led in the Call to Order salute to the flag. Invocation was given by Rev. E. Nelson of the Foursquare Invocation Gospel Church. Present at Roll Call: Councilmen: Rubio, Decker, Snyder, Roll Call Clark, Solem Also Present: Acting City Attorney Allen, City Adminis- trator Sandwick, Director of Public Works Wells, Superintendent of Light & Power Gerharz, Police Chief Elkins, Fire Chief Torrance, City Librarian Ector, Associate Planning Director Fitzsimmons, City Clerk Klarr The Minutes of the meeting of August 16, 1971, were Appvl.Min. approved as submitted. 8/16/71 The City Clerk announced that bids were opened in his Bids for purch. office at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, 9/2/71, for the purch. Fire purchase of one 1971 - 3/4 -ton Cab & Chassis', 4 -wheel Rescue Truck drive pickup truck with'Service Body (Fire Department Rescue (19;.L pickup) Truck), with trade-in. Present at bid opening were: Director of Public Works Wells, Fire Chief Torrance, (bids rejected, City Librarian Ector, and City Clerk Klarr. bidding proc. waived, & to The City Clerk presented the affidavit of proof of purch.on open of the Notice Inviting Bids, published on mkt. subj. to 'publication 8/18/71, in the Azusa Herald & Pomotropic. appvl. of Cncl.) Three bids were received, as follows: Name Trade -In Net Bid Wegge Dodge, Pasadena $4,205.50 210.28 S.T. $415.75 $450.00 $3,965.78 Colliau Chev- rolet, So. Pasadena $4,382.90 219.15 S.T. $T,702-05 $150.00 $4,452.05 Reynolds Buick, West Covina $4,650.00 232.50 S.T. $ 2.50 $175.00 $4,707.50 , A memo was received from the Fire Chief, stati.`•3 that none of the proposals could give an early delivery date; 'also, in view of the fact that this truck is needed now in the present fire season, and with the uncertainty of the price freeze, the Fire Chief suggested that all bids be rejected and that the City buy, if available, from the open market. Moved by Councilman Clark, seconded by Councilman Decker and unanimously carried by roll call to reject all bids and return bid securities; to waive bidding procedures under the Municipal Code, finding it impracticable, use- less and uneconomical to follow such procedures and that public welfare would be promoted by lispensing with the same; and to purchase said Fire Rescue Truck on open market, subject to approval of Council. AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 3971 Page 2 The City Clerk announced that bids were opened in his office at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, 9/2/71, for approx- imately 6,000 tons asphaltic concrete surfacing and equipment rental. Present at bid opening were: Director of Public Works Wells, City Librarian Ector, and City Clerk Klarr. The City Clerk presented the affidavit of proof of publication of the Nct'.ce Inviting Bids, published on August 18 and 25, 19il, in the Azusa Herald & Pomotropic. Four bids were received as follows: Name Item 1 Item lA Item 1B 6000 T. 6000 T. 6000 T. Type 1 Type 2 Glassphalt Industrial As- phalt. Inc. 4.88 4.88 4.88 Griffith Co. 4.8825 4.8825 no bid Vernon Pay.Co. 5.04 5.04 no bid Sully -Miller Contr. Co. 5.15 4.95 no bid Bid Award for 6,000 T.asph. concrete sur- facing & equip. rental (to Industrial Asphalt,Inc.) Rental Pickup Rental Pickup 8 or 12 & Barber & T.roller Delivy. Greene Delivy 19.74 45.00 60.34 45.00 19.64 75.00 62.60 75.00 18.& 19. 50.00 65.00 50.00 22.& 24. 70.00 67.00 70.00 A memo was received from the Director of Public Works, recommending that the bid be awarded to Industrial Asphalt, Inc., low bidder. Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Rubio and unanimously carried by roll call to aware *.ha bid to Industrial Asphalt, Inc., low bidderand to return the bid securities to the unsuccessful bidders after the contract has been signed. The City Clerk announced that bids were opened in his office at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, 9/2/71, for furnishing all labor, materials and equipment for the annual Heater Remix Program. Present at bid opening were: Director of Public Works Wells, City Librarian Ector, and City Clerk Klarr. The City Clerk presented the affidavit of proof of pub- lication of the Notice Inviting Bids, published on August 18 and 25, 1971, in the Azusa Herald & Pomotropic. Two bids were received, as follows: Name G.J. Payne Co. Asphalt Surface Heater, Inc. Alternate #1 w/Reclamite .11 sq. yd. .1432 sq. yd. Alternate #2 31SS-1H Emulsion .09 sq. yd. .1222 sq. yd. A memo was received from the Director of Public Works, recommending that the bid be awarded to G. J. Payne Co., of Culver City, low bidder. Moved by Councilman Clark, seconded by Councilman Snyder and unanimously carried by roll call to award the bid to G. J. Payne Co., low bidder, and to return the bid security to the unsuccessful bidder after the contract has been signed. The City Clerk announced that bids were opened in his office at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, 9/2/71, for the pur- chase and installation of Book Shelving for the Public Library. Present at bid opening were: Director of Pub- lic Works Wells, City Librarian Ector, and City Clerk Clerk Klarr. The City Clerk presented the affidavit of proof of pub- lication of the Notice Inviting Bids, published on August 18 and 25, 1971, in the Azusa Herald & Pomotropic. Bid Award re: Heater Remix Program (to G.J.Payne Co Bid Award for purch.& install. Book Shelving fo Public Library (to Burt C. I Gentle Co.,Inc.) AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 1971 Page 3 Six bids were received as follows: Name With End Panels Without End Panels Burt C. Gentle Co.,Inc. $5,964.00 $5,494.00 Lib.Bur.Div.of Remington Rand Div. of Sperry Rand Corp. 8,642.45 7,802.90 Builders Specialty Co. 8,174.00 7,696.00 Austin -Bentley Co. 8,639.00 7,850.00 Petley, Inc. 11,737.00 10,930.00 Cunningham Building Specialties,"Inc. no bid no bid A memo was received from the City Librarian, recommending that the bid be awarded to Burt C. Gentle Co., Inc., low bidder, for book shelving with end panels ($5,964.00). Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Snyder and unanimously carried by roll call to accept the recommendation to award the bid (with end panels) to Burt C. Gentle Co., Inc., low bidder, and to return bid securities to unsuccessful bidders after contract has been signed. The City Clerk announced that bids were opened in his office at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, 9/2/71, for the purchase and installation of nylon carpeting for a portion of the Public Library* Building. Present at bid opening were: Director of Public Works Wells, City Librarian Ector, and City Clerk Klarr. 'The City Clerk presented the affidavit of proof of publication of the Notice Inviting Bids, published on August 18 and 25, 1971, in the Azusa Herald & Pomotropic. A memo was received from the City Librarian which stated that six bids were received. however, he recommended that bid approval be delayed until he has seen and checked specifications on the material used by the low bidder, and stated he will submit a recommendation to Council at its 9/20/71 meeting. Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Snyder and unanimously carried to delay the awarding of the bid until the 9/20/71 meeting. The hour of 7:30 p.m. being the time set for the public hearing on the amendments recommended by Planning Com- mission Resolution No. 919 to the Zoning Chapter of the Municipal Code re: inclusion, by Ordinance, of uses . permitted by Planning Commission Resolutions, and other necessary revisions, the Mayor declared the hearing open. The City Clerk presented the affidavit of proof of pub- lication of the Notice of this Hearing, published on 8/18/71 in the Azusa Herald & Pomotropic. A memo was received from the Planning Commission, with the following amendments to the Municipal Code: SECTION 9206. DEFINITIONS. Under Accessory Building, delete the word "structure" wherever it appears. Under Building,,H eight, replace the word "ceiling" with the woadroof . Bids for purch. & install. of nylon carpeting for Pub.Library (bid award delayed to 9/20/71 mtg.) Pub.Hrg. on amendments to zong.Chap. of M.C.to incl.,by Ord., uses per- mitted by P.C.Re & other necessar revisions (P.C.R 919 ) (appvd. & C. Att; to prepare Ord.) AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 1971 Page 4 Under Kitchen, add t1he works "or area" after "any room" used, intended or designed . . .) SECTION 9208.70. RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT IN DEEP LOT AREAS Under (a) Intent and Purpose, in order that parcel shall remain intact and not be split, after each affected lot" and before "shall remain as a single lot unless otherwise subdivided", add: "shall have covenant and agreement to hold.property as onp parcel recorded in the office of the Los Angeles County Recorder and " (shall remain as a single lot .. ) SECTION 9212.10(b). USES PERMITTED (C-2 Zone) Add four (4) uses formerly allowed by Planning Com- mission Resolutions. SECTION 9213.10(b). USES PERMITTED (C-3 Zone) Delete Item 3 which permits "Automobile Trailer Camps", and add eight (8) uses formerly allowed by Planning Commission Resolutions. SECTION 9214.10(b), USES PERMITTED (M-1 Zone) Delete use of "Wholesale Business". Also add to end of Item (g): "except storage of non-operative vehicles." Add two (2) uses formerly allowed by Planning Com- mission Resolutions. ' SECTION 9215.20. USES PROHIBITED IN M-2 ZONE UNLESS CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT IS IS UED. Add three(3) uses formerly allowed by Planning Com- mission Resolutions. SECTION 9230.30. LOT AREA. Paragraph (c) should be updated to read "lot split or parcel map" in place of "record of survey map". SECTION 9230.51. PARKING REQUIREMENTS. Under (b), after "For one -family dwellings in any zone", add: "and any development in the R -GA Zone". Under (c), after "For lots with two or mcre dwelling units, in any zone," add: "except the R -GA Zone". SECTION 9230.70(b). SIGNS IN THE "P" ZONE. To correct a typographical error, the word "changes" should be corrected to "charges". SECTION 9230-70(e). SIGNS PERMITTED IN THE M-1 & M-2 ZONES. Change "or one square foot" to "or 100 square feet" (of lot area ....) SECTION 9230.70(c). SIGNS IN THE C-2 ZONE. Add new subparagraph: "5. exceed Height of the maximum free standing allowable building signs shall not height limit set forth for the C-2 zone." SECTION 9230-70(e). SIGNS PERMITTED IN THE M-1 & M-2 ZONES. Change "or one square foot" to "or 100 square feet" (of lot area ....) AZUSA AUDITORIUM. AZUSA,.CALIFORNIA TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 1971 Page 5 Noone in the audience wishing to speak regarding this hearing and no further communications hati ng been received, it was Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Counc`lman Snyder and unanimously carried to close the hearing. Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Snyder and unanimously carried to approve the recommended amend- ments to the Municipal Code and to direct the City Attorney to prepare the necessary Ordinance. The step raises for three employees recommended by the Personnel Board, having been tabled from the 8/16/71• meeting in order that the City Attorney could obtain the necessary clarification of the wage -price freeze,' were again presented for Council action. Moved by Councilman Clark, seconded by Councilman Decker and unanimously carried to raise from the table. A memo was received from City Attorney Wakefield which stated that annual or semi-annual step advances for public employees cannot be.paid during the 90 -day freeze period (effective 8/14/71 and ending 11%12/71); and that amounts unpaid during the freeze may not be paid afterwards as these amounts are not deferred. Moved by Councilman Snyder, seconded by Councilman Clark and unanimously carried to tabYe action on the three step raises to the 11/15/71 meeting. The request by San Gabriel Valley Hotline for the appointment of a representative from the City, having been tabled from the 8/16/71 meeting, was again pre sented. Moved'by Councilman Clark, seconded by Councilman Snyder and unanimously carried to raise from the table. The Mayor suggested that Marvin Christensen be appointed as the City's representative to San Gabriel Valley Hotline. Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Snyder and unanimously carried to approve the Mayor's appointment of Mr. Christensen. Step Raises for employees tabled from /16/71 mtg.) (tabled to 11/15/71 mtg.) Req.by SGV Hotline for appt, of City rep, tabled frm. /16/71) (M.Christensen apptd.) The report and recommendation from the City Administrator Reports re: for machine or data processing needs within the City of machine or data Azusa, having been tabled from the 8/2/71 meeting for processing needs submission of further information, was again presented to within City Council. tabled from /2/71 meeting) Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Decker and unanimously carried to raise from the table. A report was received'from the City Clerk, which Included five (5) alternatives: I. Five Alternatives: a Maintain lease as is. b Lease=time on other machine. Icl P,1rchase of present equipment. d M.D.S. e Dispose of data processing. f Summary. II. Comparisons between IBM 1130 and Accounting Machine. III. General Observations. (IBM 1130phased out &Acctg. gt. to prepare op3cs. for semi -automat Acctg.Machine) AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 1971 The Police Chief addressed Council and explained the three reports he is presently receiving �i•um data processing: manpower time and assignment report, detective case load report, and the CII -FBI report. He felt that these reports were well worth while. After discussion, it was Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Decker to phase out the IBM 1130, and request the Accounting Department to prepare specifications for a semi -automated accounting machine. Motion carried by the following vote of Council: Page 6 AYES: Councilmen: Rubio, Decker, Solem NOES: Councilmen: Snyder, Clark ABSENT: Councilmen: None The matter of compensation for the Acting City Administrator, Compensation effective 9/18/71, having been continued from the 8/16/71 for Acting C. meeting, was again presented to Council. Adm. Dan leis beg. 9/18/7. Moved by Councilman Clark, seconded by Councilman Snyder and unanimously carried to fix the salary of the Acting City Administrator at $1,717 per month, beginning 9/18/71. A request was received from William J. Zappen, Treasurer Waiver dance of "Cupps and Saucers" Club, for waiver of dance fee for fee for Cupps square dancing to be held on the first and third Fridays, & Saucers Club, starting 10/1/71, at Gladstone Street School. square dancing, beg. 10/1/71 by Councilman Clark, seconded by Councilman Snyder Gladstone St. 'Moved and unanimously carried to waive the dance fee as requested. School The City Clerk presented a proposal from the Foothill Proposal fr. Intercity Newspapers (Azusa Herald & Pomotropic), stat- Az.Herald re: ing that the cost of legal advertising for the City from legal adv.rates July 7. 1971, through June 30, 1972, will remain at $2.20 per column inch per insertion. Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Clark and unanimously carried by roll call to accept the proposal. The City Clerk requested authorization for the payment Auth.paymt. of the 1971-72 dues for the Committee of Mayors, in the $45 annual amount of $45. dues for Com. of Mayors Moved by Councilman Clark, seconded by Councilman Snyder and unanimously carried by roll call to grant such auth- orization. Notice was received of the League of California Cities, Auth.attend. Los Angeles County Division, General Membership Meeting, L.A.Co.Div., to be held at E1 Poche Cafe in San Gabriel, on 9/16/71, LCC Genl.Mbr. with dinner at 7:15 p.m. at $6.50 each (reservations no Mtg., 9/16/71 later than 9/9/711• (dinner, $6.50 each) Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Counnilman Snyder and unanimously carried by roll call to authorize atten- dance by Councilmen, Department Heads, and members of Boards and Commissions. The City Clerk requested authorization for payment of Auth.paymt. annual membership dues for Town Affiliation Association, annual dues, in the amount of $100, which has not been budgeted. Town Affilia- tion Assn., $100 AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 1971 Moved by Councilman Snyder, seconded by Councilman Decker to approve payment of said dues. Motion carried by the following vote of Council: AYES: Councilmen: Rubio, Decker, Snyder, Solem NOES: Councilmen: Clark ABSENT: Councilmen: None An invitation was received to attend a one -day Regional Meeting of the Town Affiliation Association for Sister Cities in Southern California, at Anaheim, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., with lunch at $5.00 each. Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Rubio to authorize attendance by Councilman Snyder. Motion carried by the following vote of Council: AYES: Councilmen: Rubio, NOES: Councilmen: Clark ABSENT: Councilmen: None An invitation was received to of William R. Mayes as Judge Court, 9/21/71, at 11:00 a.m. Decker, Snyder, Solem attend the installation of the Citrus Municipal Moved by Councilman Clark, seconded by Councilman Decker and unanimously carried to receive and file. The City Clerk presented the financial report of the Azusa Youth Program for the year 1970-71, showing a balance of $8,169.87 as of 7/1/71. Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Rubio and unanimously carried to receive and file. The City Clerk presented for renewal the Concession Agreement between the Azusa Youth Program and the City for the year 7/1/71 to 6/30/72. The Agreement remains the same as in the past years. Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Clark and unanimously carried to approve the Agreement and authorize its execution. A letter of resignation, dated August 25, 1971, was received from Richard 0. Wilkinson as member of the Library Board of Trustees, because of the time required for his new role as Principal of La Canada High School. His term would have expired on 6/30/74. Moved by Councilman Clark, seconded by Councilman Snyder and unanimously carried to accept the resignation with regret, and to direct the preparation of a plaque and Resolution of Commendation. A c.)mmunication was received from the U. S. National Chairman for United Nations Day 1971 (10/24/71), request- ing the appointment of a U. N. Day Chairman for Azusa. The Mayor suggested that Councilman Rubio be appointed as United Nations Day Chairman. Moved by Councilman Snyder, seconded by Councilman Clark to approve the Mayor's appointment. The City Clerk requested that appointments be made following Committee, etc., due to the resignation City Administrator Sandwick, 9/17/71: a) Finance Committee b)) Civil Defer.se Director c Alternate on Area "D':' Civil Defense & Disaster Board Page 7 Reg.Mtg. of Town Aff.Assn. for Sister Cities of S.C., 10/2/71, at Anaheim Invit. to install. W.R. Mayes as Judge of Citrus M.Ct., 9/21/71 Fin. Report fr. AYP Renewal of AYP Concession Agmt. for 1971-72 Resig. R.O. Wilkinson as mbr.Lib. Board of Trustees (Prepare plaque & Res.of Comm.) Counc Rubio apptd. as UN Day Chairman (10/24/71) to the Appt. of Actg. of C.Adm.Dangleis to Finance Com., as Civ.Def.Dir., & as Alt. on Area "D" C.D. & D. Board AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 1971 Page 8 The Mayor suggested the appointment of Acting City Adminis- trator Dangleis as member of the Finance Committee, Civil Defense Director, and alternate on Area "D" Civil Defense & Disaster Board. Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Rubio ,,and unanimously carried to approve the Mayor's appointment. Notices were received from Alcoholic Beverage Control, ABC Notices: as follows: 1 (R2 NCarpet) 1) New application for On -Sale Beer (Food) License 2) 927 W. Foot - by Harold E. Lieberman, for premises located at hill 832 N. Azusa Avenue, known as "Red Carpet".(Rock & Sands) 2) Person -to -Person Transfer of On -Sale General 3) 626-262" N. Public Premises License from E. L. & R. D. San Gabriel Miller to Gaspar Ronda, for premises located at (Draw One) 927 W. Foothill Blvd., known as "Rock & Sands". 3) Person -to -Person Transfer cf On -Sale Beer (Food) License from I. E. Farra & A. Hernandez to Eli & J. P. Townsend, for premises located at 626-2612' N. San Gabriel Avenue, known as "Draw One". Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Decker and unanimously carried to receive and file. A communication was received from the Personnel Board, Step Raises recommending the approval of step raises and/or perm- (tabled to anent status for the following employees: 11/15/71, exc. perm.status Q Name To Status Effective 1st step appvd. for C.Jordan & Carol Jordan Police Clerk Perm.Status 9/17/71 J. Rivas) (Step 2) Anne McKinney EDP Programmer/ Analyst Step 4 9/17/71 Joe Rivas Police Officer Perm.Status (Step 2) 9/9/71 Moved by Councilman Snyder, seconded by Councilman Clark and unanimously carried to approve the appointment to permanent status only for Carol Jordan, Police Clerk, and Joe Rivas, Police Officer, with pay remaining at first step, and that the step increases involved in all cases be tabled to the Council meeting of 11/15/71. A communication was received from the Personnel Board, Req, by S.F. stating that Sid F. Mulligan, member of the Board, has Mulligan, P.B. requested approval to attend the League of California mbr., to attend Cities Conference in San Francisco, September 26-29, LCC Conf. in San 1971, with accountable expenses not to exceed $185, Francisco, w/ which includes registration fee.of $25. account.exnot to exceed 185 Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Rubio to grant the request, subject to approval of the Personnel Board. Motion carried by the following vote of Council: 1 AYES: Councilmen: Rubio, Decker, Clark, Solem NOES: Councilmen: Snyder ABSENT: Councilmen: None The Personnel Board submitted a request for authorization Auth.ext.status to extend the status of Mrs. Rosanne Burian as Acting for Mrs.Rosanne Personnel Clerk for 90 additional days. Burian as Actg. Pers.Clerk for Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Decker 90 addl. days and unanimously carried to approve the request. AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 1971 Page 9 Moved by Councilman Clark, seconded by Councilman Snyder that the Resolution be adopted. Resolution passed and adopted by the following vote of Council: AYES: Councilmen: Rubio, Decker, Snyder, Clark, Solem NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None and numbered Resolution 5896. City Attorney Wakefield submitted a memo recommending Claim denied that the claim for overtime pay by the Police & Fire for overtime Association be denied. pay by P&F Assn. Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Snyder and unanimously carried by roll call to deny the claim. Police Captain Lara, as Acting Chief of Police, submitted Resig. Pol.Off. the resignation of Police Officer Van B. Anthony, effective V. B. Anthony, 8/27/71. eff. 8/27/71 Moved by Councilman Clark, seconded by Councilman Snyder and unanimously carried to accept the resignation. Police Captain Lara, as Acting Chief of Police, submitted the resignation of Police Officer Gerald L. Kettle, effective 8/26/71 Moved by Councilman Clark, seconded by Councilman Snyder and unanimously carried to accept the resignation. Police Chief Elkins submitted the resignation of Ronald Mongold, Police Reserve Officer, effective 8/30/71. Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Rubio 'and unanimously carried to accept the resignation. The Police Chief requested confirmation of the appointment of Mrs. Reba Mae Mize as probationary Police Clerk, at Step 1, Range 108.5, effective 9/8/71. Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Clark and unanimously carried to confirm the appointment. Resig. Pol.Off. G.L. Kettle eff. 8/26/71 Resig.R.Mongold, Pol.Res.Off., eff. 8/30/71 Confirm.appt. Mrs.R.M.Mize, proba.Pol.Clk., eff. 9/8/71 Notice was given that the Planning Commission, by P.C.Res.##925 Resolution No. 925, denied a request to permit the denying Var. construction of an attached two -car garage, with no (V-274 - John side or rear setback, and a door less than 15 ft. wide, Kloster) on property located at 712 E. Bagnell Street (Case V-274 - John Kloster). (Hrg, to be set on appeal appeal from denial of this Variance was received from fr.den.of Var.) 'An John Kloster, and a hearing on this appeal will be set for hearing before Council. A Resolution was presented, granting a Variance with con- Res. ##5896 ditions (Case V-271 - Praxedes Running). ranting Var. fV-271 - P. Councilman Clark offered the Resolution entitled: Running) A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA GRANTING A VARIANCE. (Variance Case No. V-271 - Praxedes Running) Moved by Councilman Clark, seconded by Councilman Snyder and unanimously carried that further reading be waived. Moved by Councilman Clark, seconded by Councilman Snyder that the Resolution be adopted. Resolution passed and adopted by the following vote of Council: AYES: Councilmen: Rubio, Decker, Snyder, Clark, Solem NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None and numbered Resolution 5896. City Attorney Wakefield submitted a memo recommending Claim denied that the claim for overtime pay by the Police & Fire for overtime Association be denied. pay by P&F Assn. Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Snyder and unanimously carried by roll call to deny the claim. Police Captain Lara, as Acting Chief of Police, submitted Resig. Pol.Off. the resignation of Police Officer Van B. Anthony, effective V. B. Anthony, 8/27/71. eff. 8/27/71 Moved by Councilman Clark, seconded by Councilman Snyder and unanimously carried to accept the resignation. Police Captain Lara, as Acting Chief of Police, submitted the resignation of Police Officer Gerald L. Kettle, effective 8/26/71 Moved by Councilman Clark, seconded by Councilman Snyder and unanimously carried to accept the resignation. Police Chief Elkins submitted the resignation of Ronald Mongold, Police Reserve Officer, effective 8/30/71. Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Rubio 'and unanimously carried to accept the resignation. The Police Chief requested confirmation of the appointment of Mrs. Reba Mae Mize as probationary Police Clerk, at Step 1, Range 108.5, effective 9/8/71. Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Clark and unanimously carried to confirm the appointment. Resig. Pol.Off. G.L. Kettle eff. 8/26/71 Resig.R.Mongold, Pol.Res.Off., eff. 8/30/71 Confirm.appt. Mrs.R.M.Mize, proba.Pol.Clk., eff. 9/8/71 AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 1971 Page 10 i A request was received from the Police Chief for permission Pol.Off.D. for Police Officer Donald Brewton to attend the State Brewton to Narcotic Officers Annual Training Meeting at South Lake attend State Tahoe, October 20 thru 22, 1971, with accountable expenses Narcotic Off. not to exceed $110 (budgeted) and use of a departmental Trng.Mtg., So. credit card for gasoline. Lake Tahoe, 10/20-22,with Moved by Councilman Clark, seconded by Councilman Decker acct.ex .not to and unanimously carried by roll call to approve the request. exceed 110,etc. A request was also received from the Police Chief for Sgt.L.Trujillo permission for Sergeant Lawrence Trujillo and Detective & Detec.R.Crosby Richard Crosby to attend Western States Burglary Annual to attend Western Conference, in North Hollywood, on September 15 thru 17, States Burglary 1971, with total accountable expenses for both not to Conf.,N.Hollywood exceed $110, which has been budgeted. 9/15-17, w/acct. exp.not to exceed Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Clark $110 for both and unanimously carried by roll call to grant the request. The Police Chief submitted a copy of the proposed Joint Auth.exec. of Powers Agreement to participate with 5 other cities appvd.Jt.Powers in a multi -agency Satellite Blood -Alcohol Laboratory. Agt. for multi - The City's share of the cost of the project will be agency Satellite $720. Blood -Alcohol Laboratory Moved by Councilman Clark, seconded by Councilman Decker and unanimously carried by roll call to approve the Agreement and authorize its execution. The Superintendent of Light & Power submitted the resig- Resig. V.K. ' nation of Vernon K. Ta'a, Meter Reader, effective 8/16/71. Ta'a, Meter Reader, eff. Moved by Councilman Clark, seconded by Councilman Snyder 8/16/71 and unanimously carried to accept the resigra tion. The Superintendent of Light & Power requested confirmation Conf.appt.Arthur of the temporary appointment of Arthur Escoto as Meter Escoto as Meter Reader, at Step 1, Range 112, effective 8/23/71; also Reader (temporary confirmation of the probationary appointment of Mr. appt.eff.8/23/71 Escoto at the same compensation, effective 9/8/71. proba.appt. eff. 9/8/71) Moved by Councilman Clark, seconded by Councilman Snyder and unanimously carried to confirm both appointments. The Superintendent of Light & Power has also requested Confirm.temp.appt confirmation of the temporary appointment of Simona Simons Guzman as Gufzmman asGeneralClerk in Consumer Service, at Step 1 Genl.Clk.in Const of PangeCleo'Abreffective 8/23/71, during the illness Serv.,eff.8/23/71 during Mrs.Horn': Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Decker illness and unanimously carried to confirm the temporary appointment. A further communication was received from the Super- Confirm.temp. intendent of Light & Power, requesting confirmation appt. R. D. of the temporary appointment of Ronald D. Bloomquist, Bloomquist as as Lineman, at Step 4, Range 121.5, effective 9/7/71, Lineman, eff. until the establishment of an eligibility list. 9/7/71 Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Decker and unanimously carried to confirm the temporary appointment. A recommendation was received from the Director of Public Req.County to Works that the City request the County to omit from omit certain County Sewer Improvement District No. 2527-M, all that propty.within prop-rty within the City which lies westerly of the City limits fr. westerly line of Donna Beth Avenue and northerly of the Cnty.Sewer Impr. northerly right-of-way line of Newburgh Street. This Dist.#2527-M would omit all those parcels whose owners have already paid for having a sewer installed. AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 1971 Page 11 Moved by Councilman Snyder, seconded by Councilman Clark and unanimously carried to accept the recommendation. A communication was received from the Director of Public Appvl.recom.of Works, stating that after a traffic study at the intersec- Dir.PW & Pol.Ch. tion of Fenimore Avenue and Haltern Street, it was the to post 4 -way recommendation of the Police Chief and the Director of stop signs @ 'Public Works that a four-way stop be created at said intersec.Haltern intersection, and that the City Attorney prepare the St.& Fenimore Ave necessary Resolution. Moved by Councilman Clark, seconded by Councilman Snyder and unanimously carried to approve the recommendation. A Resolution was presented, designating stop intersections Res. #5897 desig. at Fenimore Avenue at Haltern Street, and Haltern Street 4 -way stop at at Fenimore Avenue. intersec.Fenimore & Haltern Councilman Decker offered the Resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 5396 DESIGNATING STOP INTERSECTIONS. Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Rubio and unanimously carried that further reading be waived. Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Rubio that the Resolution be adopted. Resolution passed and adopted by the following vote of Council: AYES: Councilmen: Rubio, Decker, Snyder, Clark, Solem NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None and numbered Resolution 5897. A communication was received from the Director of Public Appvl. recom.for Works, stating that the Public Works and Police Departments 2 street lights have conducted a traffic study of the intersections of on Encanto Pkwy. Fish Canyon Road and Encanto Parkway, and of Huntington Drive and Encanto Parkway, in an effort to provide greater traffic safety at those locations. It was his recommendation that one 20,000 lumen street light be added on Encanto Parkway near each of the two intersections, at a monthly energy charge of $6.80 for each light, which will be installed by Southern California Edison Co. without cost under the City's present contract. Moved by Councilman Clark, seconded by Councilman Snyder and unanimously carried by roll call to approve the recommendation. The Director of Public Works requested approval of the Appvl.specs & specifications and authorization for bid call for the auth. bid call installation of white and yellow screeded thermoplastic for install.of reflectorized pavement markings at various locations in thermoplastic the City. reflec.pavement markings Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Rubio and unanimously carried to approve the specifications and authorize the City Clerk to advertise for bids. The Director of Public Works requested approval of plans Appvl.plans & and specifications, and request for authorization of bid specs. for call, for the reconstruction of Rockvale Avenue from Reconstr.Rock- Fifth Street to Linfield Avenue, and from 200 feet vale Ave., & north of Baseline to Baseline Road (Project 501), at an auth.bid call estimated cost of $35,000 from Gas Tax Fund. AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA Moved by Councilman Clark, seconded by and unanimously carried to approve the tions, and authorize the City Clerk to TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 1971 Page 12 Councilman Decker plans and specifica- advertise for bids. A recommendation was received from the Environmental Recomof Environ - Pollution Committee to set up a bin for the collection mental Pollution of aluminum cans, as an experiment in recycling. Western Com. for collec- Disposal Co. would furnish the bin and transportation tion bid for for disposal of the scrap aluminum, with the bin to be snrap aluminum placed at a convenient location at City Hall. If this approved) program is successful, the Committee would also like to extend it to the collection of glass. Moved by Councilman Snyder, seconded by Councilman Rubio and unanimously carried to approve the recommendation. The City Administrator submitted his report regarding Report of C.Adm. the change in complement in the Consumer Service Office re: requested which had been requested by the Superintendent of Light & changein comple- Power, because of the illness and retirement of Mrs. ment in Consumer Cleo Horn, Intermediate Utility Clerk. Serv. Office It was recommended by the City Administrator that no change of complement be made at Lnis time, and tnac a temporary employee could be employed similar to the method used in the nast by the Consumer Service Depart- ment. He noted verbally that subsequent to the writing of this report, the Superintendent of Light & Power requested confirmation of the temporary appointment of a General Clerk in the Consumer Service, and Council confirmed said temporary appointment earlier at this meeting. Moved by Councilman Snyder, seconded by Councilman Rubio and unanimously carried that the request for complement change and the report by the City Administrator be received and filed. In response to a que9tion by the Mayor, the City Clerk explained that an application had been filed this day with the County of Los Angeles, for the City to partic- ipate in the Emergency Employment Act of 1977. A total of fifteen positions was requested for a proj3ct budget of $176,000. The positions included Maintenance Men for Street and Parks, various Clerk positions, and two Police Officers. No action taken by Council. The City Clerk read in full a Resolution authorizing payment of warrants by the City. Councilman Rubio offered for adoption the Resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AND SPECIFYING THE FUNDS OUT OF WHICH THE SAME ARE TO BE PAID. Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Decker that the Resolution be adopted. Resolution passed and adopted by the following vote of Council: AYES: Councilmen: Rubio, NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None Decker, Snyder, Clark, Solem and numbered Resolution 5898. Moved by Councilman Clark, seconded by Councilman Snyder and unanimously carried that the meeting be adjourned. Time of Adjournment: 10:54 p.m. Next Resolution #5899 Next Ordinance #1024 i y lerk Applic.filed w/ Cnty. re:Emerg. Employ.Act of 1971 Res. #5898 Bills & Reqs. Adjourn